Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1323502

Cabbage White
Pieris rapae

Observation date: May 03, 2022
Submitted by: Blakechi
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Unseasonably cold conditions. 41F, heavy mist, and breezy. Butterfly remained in same spot despite being very close for picture. Not near any blooming pollinators. First observed butterfly of the season.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 04, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Cook County